Engineering/Hab maintenance: All normal. We have 1 suit backpack strap failure. Will access and advise.

Packages delivered to the Hab: Portable water and spare backup generator unassembled.

Plans for tomorrow: Again, a morning 4 person pedestrian EVA to the top of Hab Ridge. My crew geologist reports that there are many more geological features to view and sample in this area. No other EVA’s planned for the day.

Support requests: None

Miscellaneous: Nicholas Steiner and his film crew have arrived at the Hab for their initial assessment of Hab facilities and observing crew dynamics within the IN SIM scenario and scouting film locations. DG doing in Hab maintenance in the toilet room and shower room.

1217 - Engineering Report

Engineer's ReportDate: 17 December 2012Written By: Erick Tijerino

Generator/Electricity: Did you have any electricity outage? (Yes/No): No

Computers/Networking Infrastructure: Fully FunctionalNotes/comments on internet/computers?Hughes-net Status: UP Fully Functional-System Status: Green-Receive signal strength 182-Download allowance status: 60% remainingGeneral Engineering Notes/Comments: We started the day with 85%allowance; I am trying to figure out what consumed 15% of our dataallowance between 3 and 7am.

1) We have been resupplied with water, now we have a full trailer tank.2) I had to re-solder the fuse connection on Pack 4, its back tonominal operation.3) Pack 2 ceased to function after our second EVA and it will notcharge, I will look into what the malfunction is and repair it.4) A part of the right shoulder strap broke; it was repaired by tyingthe strap to the remaining portion of the buckle.5) DG worked on setting up heating vents in the toilet and shower rooms.

It was nice getting a full water tank; we will try to keep beingconservative with the water. Thank you also for ordering more propane,it would get too cold in here without it. Good samples were collectedduring both of our EVAs and we have being to do RST work so we are nowdoing science on Mars!

1216 - Commanders Report

Commander’s ReportDate: 16 Dec 2012 Written by: John Reynolds Crew physical status: No issues. Crew excited about tomorrow’s EVA’s. Time departed/returned from EVA: #1 noneTime departed/returned from EVA: #2 none Brief Narrative of Field Mission Results:EVA #1 NoneEVA #2 None Engineering/Hab maintenance: All normal. Water running low (10% remaining) in static water tank. Packages delivered to the Hab: None Plans for tomorrow: Early morning 4 person pedestrian EVA to the top of Hab Ridge and the Oyster fields beyond. This EVA is for crew suit familiarization, utilization of equipment and following standard EVA protocols.The afternoon EVA (3 person ) is for the remaining crew to experience the same conditions as the earlier eva. This group will be led by April Davis, who was on my earlier EVA. April will be pivotal in future EVA planning and this will strengthen her leadership abilities in that area. This EVA will be on more flat terrain, in a southerly direction, scouting other future potential geographical sites on the way.

Support requests: None

Miscellaneous: Nicholas Steiner and his film are to arrive tomorrow for their initial assessment on Hab film location requirements.

1216 - Journalists Report

Journalist’s ReportDate 16 Dec 2012 Written By: Derek Pelland

Crew 120 woke at 0630, and slowly got acquainted with important Hab instruments such as the coffee maker and teakettle. As the caffeine kicked in, Commander John Reynolds led us through the daily plan and daily safety briefing. The Campus Martius Crew began the day looking as professional as ever in our new uniforms; consisting of bright orange and yellow Skechers shoes, navy blue polo shirts and khaki pants. Needless to say…we looked SHARP.

Crew Engineer Erick Tijerino made his morning checks around the hab, preparing to pump water and monitoring the status of the Internet connection. He is responsible for managing the amount of data download allowance use.

In preparation to begin simulation, Commander Reynolds led the crew on a brief trek, to familiarize us with the immediate surrounding of the habitat. He pointed out the distinguishing terrain features that can be used for navigating in case an EVA gets disoriented in the future outings. We got a feel for the weather and rocks, in preparation for EVA’s, including key features to be cautious and avoid.

Before going in sim, we took a brief opportunity to organize a crew photo and learn how to use a self timing camera. In matching uniforms, we posed with our new Skechers M-Run Mars shoes and Rover. At 1045 we began sim.

Commander Reynolds briefed the crew on daily reporting, and we began some administrative duties, including planning of individual duties. XO Derek Pelland prepared an Italian lunch and the crew had a great discussion about the possibilities of intelligent life in the Universe.

After lunch we proceeded to the engineering room to get fitted and familiar with the space suits where Commander Reynolds suited up Nora Swisher so the crew understand how to properly prepare for EVA’s. All crewmembers matched up with suits and helmets, and polished the plastic face shields with scratch remover.

Erick went through the diesel and propane checklist, and pumped the remaining trailer tank water into the static tank. We are now on water conservation. The crew worked together to focus the telescope in the observatory. Crew Astronomer Diane Turnshek aligned the view finder and both the small and main telescopes.

April Davis planned the EVA schedule for 17 December, organizing roles and responsibilities for tomorrow. HSO Nora Swisher has tested the emergency flight surgeon communications with our crew's Flight Surgeon. If someone has a health emergency, we have a quick response plan in order for treatment or evacuation.

Crew Astronomer Diane Turnshek and Nora Swisher are trying to coordinate a Star Party (gathering of amateur astronomers to check out the sky) in the Observatory. We hope to get a clear view of Jupiter in the night sky!

Tomorrow we expect the arrival of Nicolas Steiner and his Swiss film crew. Hopefully our Campus Martius Crew patch will arrive at the Hollow Mountain so we can get a delivery.